Napoli Rumors & News

Marca.com "James Rodriguez has made it clear that he no longer wants to play a part at Real Madrid and is looking to depart the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu this summer. Both parties know that it is in their interests to manoeuvre a move away from the Spanish capital this..." July 05

Get French Football News "L’Équipe have this morning provided an update on the future of 21-year-old Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, who arrived in Napoli yesterday to meet with Gennaro Gattuso as he mulls over a possible €80m move to the Italian side. The young attacker has..." July 02

Metro "Liverpool are uninterested in signing Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly due to his £90 million price tag, according to reports. The 29-year-old has established himself as one of Europe’s top centre-backs, attracting interest from the likes of Manchester United, Manchester..." June 29

The Sun "KALIDOU KOULIBALY reportedly wants to sign for Manchester City to work with Pep Guardiola. Rumours are rife that the Premier League side are nearing a £72.5million deal for the Napoli defender. After relinquishing their crown to Liverpool, the inquest is already..." June 26

Express "Kalidou Koulibaly thinks there is a "strong chance" he will join Manchester City this summer, according to transfer expert Duncan Castles. Napoli centre-back Koulibaly is expected to leave the Serie A club in the next transfer window. Liverpool have also..." June 25

TeamTalk "Tottenham have tabled a “serious” offer for Napoli striker Arkadiusz Milik, who the Italian side will only sell for £45million, according to a report. Previous reports have indicated that Spurs are keen on the Poland international, whose future is the subject of..." June 25

The Boot Room "Liverpool have reportedly submitted a bid for Napoli defender, Kalidou Koulibaly, although the Reds remain short of the Italian club’s valuation of their man. According to Corriere dello Sport, the Reds have lodged a bid that is some way off..." June 22

The Boot Room "Tottenham have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Arkadiusz Milik, with Napoli manager, Gennaro Gattuso, confirming he expects the club to lose ’20-30%’ of its squad this summer. Speaking to Goal, the fiery Italian confirmed that he expects to see some..." June 18

Sporting News "Napoli have announced that Dries Mertens has signed a new deal, committing his future to the Italian club. The new deal will see Mertens under contract at Napoli through 2022, with an option to extend that deal for a third year. Mertens had been linked with the likes of..." June 17

We Ain't Got No History "While the Gabriel Magalhães-to-Chelsea rumors have died down in recent weeks, with Napoli firmly in the lead for his signature, Chelsea’s defensive frailties mean that the Blues may yet make a move.  According to France Football (via Sport Witness), that is..." June 17

Express "Carlo Ancelotti is preparing a raid on former club Napoli having reportedly opened negotiations with midfielder Allan over a potential summer transfer. Allan has been seen as a key part of Napoli's midfield over the past few years and was a favourite under Ancelotti prior to his sacking in..." June 17

NBC Sports "Mexico star Hirving ‘Chucky’ Lozano was reportedly kicked out of Napoli training due to a lack of effort and he is now free to leave the Serie A club. Lozano, 24, has not been a regular for Napoli under manager Gennaro Gatusso this season and there have been multiple..." June 16

Manchester Evening News "Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has admitted the club would consider selling Kalidou Koulibaly to Manchester United or Manchester City this summer - but only for €100 million.  The 28-year-old has been linked with a move to several big European clubs after..." June 15

Barca Blaugranes "Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has said he’d be willing to sell Fabian Ruiz if a club arrived with a €100m offer for the midfielder. Barcelona are one of several clubs who have been linked with the Napoli star, although rumors surrounding a move have gone a..." June 15

Bitter And Blue "Manchester City is on the hunt for a midfielder and a center back this summer, could have they found both at Napoli? Reports out of Italy indicate yes. Napoli are open to selling Kalidou Koulibaly and Fabian Ruiz this summer, according to their club president Aurelio De..." June 15

We Ain't Got No History "Six months ago, Dries Mertens almost joined Chelsea.  He was “quite convinced” and that wasn’t just a rumor-mill special; it appears to have been a very real possibility. This was again confirmed recently by Kristof Terreur in an interview with the..." June 15

Metro "Napoli sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli insists the club will not be lowering their asking price for Kalidou Koulibaly despite the impact of the coronavirus crisis on their finances and the transfer market. Koulibaly has long been linked with a move away from Naples after..." June 08

HITC Sport "Tottenham Hotspur striker target Arkadiusz Milik will be sold if he does not want to stay at Napoli, Partenopei sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli has admitted to Sky Italia over the weekend. With Spurs still scouring the market for a man capable of easing the goalscoring..." June 08

Barca Blaugranes "Napoli sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli is confident Fabian Ruiz will stay at the club this summer despite speculation Barcelona and Real Madrid are interested in the midfielder. Fabian is one of several players Barcelona are said to be keen on..." June 07

The Sun "ARSENAL could secure a cut-price transfer for Arkadiusz Milik after Napoli reportedly dropped their £45million asking price for anyone but Juventus. The Polish striker has found the net 12 times in 22 appearances for Gennaro Gattuso's side this term. Naples chief..." June 06

HITC Sport "According to CalcioNapoli24, Napoli are seeking a big-money deal for PSV striker Donyell Malen who Arsenal once sold for a mere £500,000. The Dutch youngster has been in fine form this term, netting 16 goals in 25 games. Malen’s impressive performances have..." June 05

Football Italia "Manchester United are offering €80m for Kalidou Koulibaly, claim Sky Sport Italia, but Napoli are holding out for at least €100m. The defender is also a known transfer target for Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain, with suggestions in the French media this week that..." June 03

Sports Mole "Tottenham Hotspur are the latest Premier League side to show an interest in Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly, according to a report. The Senegalese defender is valued at £89m by Napoli chairman Aurelio De Laurentiis, despite a mixed 2019-20 campaign..." June 02

Daily Star "Arsenal are reportedly eyeing a move for Napoli striker Arkadiusz Milik, after an approach from Juventuswas rejected.  The Poland international is said to be on his way out of the club after refusing to extend his current contract at the Stadio San Paolo,..." June 01

TeamTalk "Liverpool are proposing a €60m offer, plus a player for Kalidou Koulibaly, according to a Naples-based outlet. The Italian media have been insistent that Jurgen Klopp is chasing the Senegal centre-back and earlier on Monday Corriere del Mezzogiorno claimed Napoli..." June 01

TeamTalk "Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has spoken to Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly about the prospect of partnering Virgil van Dijk at the heart of his defence, according to a report. Koulibaly has long been linked with a move to the Premier League, having become one of the best centre-backs..." May 29

Football Italia "Minister for Sport Vincenzo Spadafora has given the all-clear for Serie A fixtures to resume, but will ask Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte for permission to make it June 13 rather than 20. This evening’s videoconference meeting was decisive, involving Spadafora, the Lega Serie A,..." May 28

AC Milan Offside "According to Pietro Balzano Prota, Napoli are chasing AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie for the summer. Napoli's new coach Gennaro Gattuso wants to reunite with his former central midfielder. Kessie could be on his way out given the displeasure of Milan..." May 28

Football Italia "Reports in France claim Napoli are turning towards Club Brugge striker Emmanuel Dennis rather than Lille’s Victor Osimhen. According to French transfer expert Manu Lonjon, Napoli are setting their sights firmly on 22-year-old Dennis. " May 28

The Boot Room "Everton have reportedly made an offer to sign a player that Toffees boss Carlo Ancelotti rates highly and allegedly wants to bring to Goodison Park amid reported interest from Newcastle United. The Toffees has been linked with Napoli midfielder Allan for some time and, according..." May 26

TeamTalk "Chelsea have “asked for information” about the availability of Arkadiusz Milik as they look to beat Tottenham to the signing of the Napoli striker, according to reports. Milik moved to Napoli from Ajax in 2016 but injuries have largely restricted him to a back-up role,..." May 22

Football London "Newcastle United's proposed takeover is reportedly inching closer and closer, with a consortium led by Amanda Staveley and backed by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund moving in on a £300 million deal. As reported by the Chronicle, the proposed..." May 22

Express "Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is set to be busy in the summer transfer window with a centre-back one of his top priorities. Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly is one name that has been mentioned as a possible new recruit at Old Trafford. News this..." May 21

talkSport "Manchester United will reportedly reignite their interest in Kalidou Koulibaly this summer after learning Liverpool are monitoring the Napoli defender. Red Devils boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is understood to rate the centre-back, 28, highly and was tipped to sign the Senegal..." May 19

We Ain't Got No History "The “story of a wedding that has a great chance moving forward”, writes a Google Translated Oracle of Sarri Napoli in his latest about the Dries Mertens situation down yonder in fair Campania. Or to put in more succinctly, Alfredo Pedullà reports that..." May 19

We Ain't Got No History "While Inter Milan are firmly in the driver’s seat, it appears that Chelsea are still in the race for Dries Mertens. According to Goal, the Napoli forward has still not given Inter any confirmation about their offer, and that is giving the Blues renewed hope that a..." May 16

The Boot Room "French outlet Le10Sport have claimed that Liverpool and Manchester United have now tabled offers to sign Napoli giant Kalidou Koulibaly after initial interest from both Premier League clubs – and a cut-price move could be agreed. Koulibaly, 28, has been in stunning form for..." May 15

Daily Mail "Chelsea could be set to miss out one of their top targets this summer with Dries Mertens eyeing a stay in Serie A should his Napoli contract expire.  The Belgium international is reportedly a top target at Stamford Bridge but is also wanted by Inter and..." May 15

Be Soccer "The Roma keeper Pau López and Napoli defender Kostas Manolas are the first Serie A players to get injured during training after a two month stoppage as a result of the coronavirus. Pau Lopez, the former Espanyol, Betis and Tottenham keeper,suffered a small fracture in his..." May 15

LiverPool Offside "It’s been hard to escape, in recent weeks. The chatter about Liverpool supposedly being interested in signing Kalidou Koulibaly. And today brings a pairs of twists in the supposed transfer saga—a saga that, for the record, we believe to be entirely..." May 14

We Ain't Got No History "While Chelsea have been reportedly making inroads in trying to sign Dries Mertens, the interest is not solitary and other clubs have been making their own moves to acquire the veteran forward on a free transfer. One club long-credited with interest have been Inter Milan, and according to..." May 14

The Boot Room "Jonjo Shelvey has told The Beautiful Game podcast that Kalidou Koulibaly and Philippe Coutinho would be excellent signings for Newcastle United – and joked himself that he was packing his suitcase. Newcastle are reportedly close to announcing a takeover this month that..." May 14

Football Italia "The Lega Serie A announced a provisional date to resume the 2019-20 fixture list from June 13, with contact training to begin on Monday, after a medical protocol was agreed. Following the requested changes to the medical protocol – which continue to cause controversy among..." May 13

HITC Sport "Napoli are keen on both Arsenal forwards Pierre Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette, according to Calcio Napoli 24. There are concerns over both Aubameyang’s and Lacazette’s futures at Arsenal, as the duo’s contracts expire at the end of the..." May 13

Fox Sports "With his team based in the Lombardy region where nearly 15,000 people have died from the coronavirus, Brescia captain Daniele Gastaldello said his entire squad opposes resuming the Serie A season. “In Brescia we’ve all been touched,” Gastaldello told Italian daily La..." May 08

Caught Off Side "Liverpool could reportedly have the edge over other Premier League clubs in the pursuit of the potential transfer of Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly. The Senegal international could be free to leave Napoli for around €100million, or possibly less, according to the latest report..." May 07

HITC Sport "According to Sky Sports, Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly may be interested in a move to Newcastle United – as long as their takeover goes through. With the Saudi Arabian sovereign wealth fund, Amanda Staveley and the Reuben brothers joining forces in a potential..." May 06

Barca Blaugranes "Napoli have reportedly told Barcelona they want €60 million for midfielder Fabian Ruiz in the summer transfer window. According to Mundo Deportivo, the Serie A side have named their price for the 24-year-old and it’s not as high as was originally..." May 04

Mirror "Serie A clubs are unanimous in their want to finish the current campaign. Italy has been one of the world's worst hit nations throughout the coronavirus pandemic.  It saw Serie A games played initially behind closed doors before the season was..." May 01

LiverPool Offside "Liverpool are set to spend over €100M to bring in Kalidou Koulibaly in the summer while selling Joël Matip in order to recoup some of the costs, at least if you believe today’s big, blockbuster transfer story out of Italy. If that’s your thing,..." May 01